American Football

American Football

Rating Running Backs: There’s Separation Through ‘Added Yards’

We're using "added yards" before and after contact to make a better evaluation.

2 months ago Alex Kirshner, Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads

American Football

Explosive Defense: Why Is NFL Scoring on the Decline?

NFL scoring has dipped each season since 2020. Drives are stalling, and it may have to do with defenses executing the right coverages.

2 months ago Alex Kirshner, Kevin Chroust

American Football

Motor City Megadeal: Why the Historic Jared Goff Contract Actually Makes Sense for the Lions

He was basically a castoff when Detroit acquired him in 2021’s Matthew Stafford trade. At that point, Jared Goff was a warm body who could throw the ball while the…

2 months ago Alex Kirshner

American Football

Who’s the Next Puka Nacua? Exploring the Best Fit Among NFL Rookie Wide Receivers

If there’s a “next Puka Nacua,” we define similar parameters to determine if there’s a similar NFL rookie wide receiver.

2 months ago Cole Jacobson

American Football

By the Numbers: Top FCS Offensive Duos Returning in the 2024 Season

With top FCS offensive duos returning for the 2024 college football season, two (teammates, that is) can prove to be better than one.

2 months ago Brian McLaughlin

American Football

College Football 2024: Which Projected Playoff Contenders Have the Most Interesting Quarterback Situations?

We look at the seven most interesting QB situations heading into the 2024 college football season. How they perform will go a long way toward shaping the first 12-team playoff.…

3 months ago Alex Kirshner

American Football

Crystal Ball: Craig Haley’s 2024 FCS Football Preseason Top 25 Rankings

With FCS football preseason Top 25 rankings, wait no longer – veteran FCS writer Craig Haley unveils all his top teams.

3 months ago Opta Analyst

American Football

Which Statistics Are Difference-Makers for the Best FCS Teams?

The 10 best FCS teams in the 2023 season had a lot of difference-making statistics in common. We're analyzing what they were.

3 months ago Craig Haley

American Football

Which of the 2024 NFL Draft’s Most Shocking Picks Has a Better Chance of Succeeding?

The 2024 NFL Draft’s most shocking picks, Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix, certainly opened some eyes. Which of these off-the-radar picks has the better chance of panning out? The…

3 months ago Alex Kirshner

American Football

Who Has Won the Most NFL MVPs? QBs Dominate the List

Only two NFL players have four or more MVPs. Despite his seven Super Bowl wins, Tom Brady is not one of them, so who tops the list?

3 months ago Chris Myson